Cisco A9K-MOD400-FC 400GE High-Capacity Line Card (ASR 9000 Series)

• Hyperscale service provider edge routing
• 400GE backbone and core network aggregation
• Data center interconnect (DCI) at ultra-high bandwidth
• Cloud provider network peering and transit expansion
• 5G transport and mobile core backhaul networks
• Metro Ethernet high-capacity aggregation layers
• IP/MPLS core routing in large telecom networks
• Enterprise digital transformation backbone upgrades
• High-volume internet exchange and peering points
• Disaster recovery high-bandwidth replication networks

• High-capacity 400GE-class throughput line card
• Designed for Cisco ASR 9000 Series modular routers
• Enables ultra-high-density traffic aggregation per chassis slot
• Supports next-generation carrier and enterprise WAN scaling
• Optimized for hyperscale and cloud-driven architectures
• Reduces hardware footprint through higher per-slot efficiency
• Enhances network consolidation and infrastructure simplification
• Built for high availability and carrier-grade reliability
• Supports IP/MPLS and advanced routing service environments
• Ideal for 5G transport and next-gen mobile infrastructure
• Enables efficient scaling of backbone and core networks
• Improves power-to-performance ratio in high-capacity deployments
• Supports long-term infrastructure modernization strategies
• Designed for multi-service provider and enterprise convergence
• Future-ready architecture aligned with growing bandwidth demands

• Brand: Cisco
• Product Name: Cisco A9K-MOD400-FC
• Platform: Cisco ASR 9000 Series
• Module Type: High-capacity line card
• Throughput Class: Up to 400GE-class (platform dependent)
• Deployment Role: Core, edge, and aggregation routing
• Architecture: Modular ASR 9000 line card system
• Primary Use: High-density carrier and enterprise traffic aggregation

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Cisco A9K-MOD400-FC when they require ultra-high throughput capability within an ASR 9000 modular architecture, especially for environments facing rapid traffic growth driven by cloud adoption, 5G transport, and data-heavy applications.
• Compared to traditional 10GE/100GE line cards, this module significantly increases per-slot capacity, reducing the number of required modules and simplifying chassis design. This leads to lower operational overhead, improved power efficiency per gigabit, and better long-term infrastructure ROI.
• Its compatibility with the ASR 9000 ecosystem ensures seamless integration into existing carrier and enterprise networks, making it a strategic upgrade path for organizations modernizing toward 400GE-ready infrastructure.